‘South Park’ episode pokes fun at Calderón

The Associated Press reports that MTV has canceled the airing of a “South Park” episode that pokes fun at Mexican President Felipe Calderon, and in which he appears in front of a Mexican flag.

The latter, not the former, violates a Mexican law requiring that its flag and other national symbols be handled with respect. MTV, which now has requested permission to air the “Pinewood Derby” episode, could face a 52,590 peso, or $4,900, fine.